Day 20: Jesus at the Table
Scripture: Luke 24:30–31
“When he had sat down at the table with them, he took the bread and blessed it. Breaking it, he gave it to them. Their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, then he vanished from their sight.”
After the resurrection, two disciples were walking to Emmaus, confused and heartbroken. Jesus joined them on the road, but they didn’t recognize Him. It wasn’t until He sat down at the table, blessed the bread, and broke it that their eyes were opened.
It’s a quiet but profound truth: God often reveals Himself in ordinary, everyday moments like sharing a meal. We look for Him in the dramatic and miraculous, but He delights in meeting us in the familiar.
The table is more than a place to eat—it’s a place to connect, remember, and give thanks. Jesus used meals as moments of teaching, healing, and fellowship. And even now, He still meets us there.
You may be distracted by the busyness of the day or the need to get things done, but God waits to meet you in the moment. When you slow down long enough to notice what God is doing—as Jesus did at that table—you find a sense of peace and meaning in the now.
Your purpose isn’t only lived out in big, public acts. It’s present in the way you break bread, pour a cup, listen to a story, or offer hospitality. The simple act of being fully present can open someone’s eyes to God’s presence.
Centering Prayer
Lord,
Open my eyes to see You in the ordinary.
Teach me to value the moments that seem small but hold eternal meaning. Amen.
Practice for Today
Share a meal or coffee with someone today—without rushing. Be fully present and watch for how God might be in the moment.
Journaling Prompt
When have I experienced God’s presence in something ordinary?
How can I make more space for those moments?
Closing Blessing
Sit down.
Slow down.
Breathe and sense the delight of the moment.
Break bread and be present.
Let the ordinary become holy as you recognize the One who sits with you.
Pray as You Go
Breathe in: Show me Your calm presence…
Breathe out: …and I will delight in You now.
VERY good! I try to teach my depressed and/or anxious patients to find JOY and gratitude in the “small things” throughout their day!